Supplemental Instruction (SI) Coach Job Description (Please detach and keep this job description for your reference.)

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1 Qualifications: Supplemental Instruction (SI) Coach Job Description (Please detach and keep this job description for your reference.) Enjoy interacting with your peers. Have a strong understanding of the curriculum in the course you want to coach. (Pass with A or B) Possess the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with peers, staff, and faculty. Be able to commit to work an average of hours per week for the entire semester (16 weeks). Have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Responsibilities: Assist students with course content and academic development. A typical work week involves: 3 to 5 hours attending lecture 1 to 2 hours planning SI sessions and meeting with instructor 2 hours facilitating SI sessions 1 hour attending SI staff meeting/training Attend all class lectures. Plan and facilitate (50 minute), SI sessions that take place outside of class. Promote the SI sessions to the class. Help students refine learning skills such as note taking, test preparation, problem solving, organization, and group studying. Maintain attendance records and submit required paperwork. Develop and maintain working partnership with instructor. Attend pre-semester and on-going SI Coach training. Benefits: Being an SI Coach is an invaluable experience for future educators, managers, C.E.O.s, and entrepreneurs. Refine your leadership, speaking, and instructional skills. Learn to manage and motivate groups of people. Develop collegiate camaraderie, build self-confidence, and become a more efficient learner. Improve your listening, administrative, and organizational abilities. *A hiring quiz will be administered to all applicants to assess current level of course knowledge. Submit application and unofficial transcripts in person or through by Dec 1 st, 2013 to: Albert Jimenez, Instructional Specialist, Learning Resource Center abjimenez@elcamino.edu or Lorena Fonseca, SI Mentor fonsecalorena@yahoo.com

2 Spring 2014 Supplemental Instruction (SI) CoachApplication Position begins January 7, 2014 Name: Date: Address: Preferred Preferred Phone: Major: Expected term/year of graduation: Year of study (e.g. sophomore, junior): Which university/college do you attend, if you do not attend ECC: How did you find out about this position? Did you SI in another university or currently doing SI? If Yes, which: Will you be employed elsewhere during Fall 2013 semester? Yes No If yes, How many hours per week? Describe your anticipated involvement during Fall 2013 in clubs, organizations, volunteering, etc... Please list below, in order of preference, the course or courses that you are knowledgeable in and would like to coach. 1 st Choice 2 nd Choice 3 rd Choice If hired, I am able to and will attend the mandatory SI Coach training January 7 & 8, 9-4pm and the following meetings: - Friday, January 24, 2014 from 1-2pm - Friday, February 7, 2014 from 1-2pm - Friday, March 7, 2014 from 1-2pm - Friday, April 4, 2014 from 1-2pm - Friday, May 2, 2014 from 1-2pm Initial Here: *Note that dates could change but we will be having at least one mandatory meeting each month Please mark the days and times that you WILL be available to work. Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm

3 Have you ever attended an SI Session? If so, describe your experience and how it benefited you. Why are you interested in this position? Why do you feel that you would make a successful SI Coach? What do you think would be the greatest challenge for you in this position? What are your career goals? How does this position fit into your overall career goals? Education (Please include education outside of the U.S.A.) Name & Location Graduated yes or no Dates Attended High School From To College From To College From To

4 Work, Internship, or Volunteer Experience (Begin with the most recent, include if performed outside of the U.S.A. as well.) Company Name Supervisor Name & Title Dates of Employment From To Phone Number Ending Pay Rate $ Reason for Leaving Your Position Duties Company Name Supervisor Name & Title Dates of Employment From To Phone Number Ending Pay Rate $ Reason for Leaving Your Position Duties Note: The final schedule will be determined based upon your availability and the SI schedule for Fall Please attach an unofficial copy of your transcript and highlight the courses that you are able to provide supplemental instruction. Please submit a copy of your fall schedule by June 17 th (you must be enrolled in at least 6 units), with a proof of payment if available (proof of payment will be required by HR if hired). Submit one recommendation form. If hired you will be required to submit to a (free) fingerprint background check before being employed at ECCC. Application and unofficial transcripts, and resume (optional) should be submitted to the Learning Resource Center, Room G39 or by to: Albert Jimenez, Instructional Specialist, Learning Resource Center abjimenez@elcamino.edu or Lorena Fonseca, SI Mentor fonsecalorena@yahoo.com APPLICATION DEADLINE: Dec 1 st, 2013

5 RECOMMENDATION FOR LRC TUTOR OR SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION CoachPOSITION Applicant Name: Recommendation Due Date: ASAP Recommender Name: Phone Number: Under provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L ), students have the right to examine the contents of their files, including letters of recommendation. However, applicants may waive their right to see letters of recommendation, whereupon such letters will be held in confidence. If an applicant does not waive his/her right to examine a letter of recommendation or if the applicant does not sign the waiver, the letter of recommendation is considered accessible to the applicant. I waive my right to examine the following letter of recommendation. I do not waive my right to examine the following letter of recommendation. Applicant s Signature Date TO THE RECOMMENDER: The applicant named above is applying for a position as a Tutor or Supplemental Instruction Coach at the Learning Resource Center (LRC) at El Camino College Compton Center and has asked you to provide a recommendation regarding his/her ability and potential as an employee at the LRC. The LRC is grateful for your recommendation of this applicant. We are especially interested in your knowledge of the applicant s overall ability and potential for success as a Tutor or Supplemental Instruction Coach. Candor in your comments is essential for fairness to both the applicant and the position to which the applicant is applying. Please return to: Learning Resource Center, Room G-39, or by to: Albert Jimenez (Instructional Specialist) at abjimenez@elcamino.edu Thank you. Please indicate how well you know this person and in what capacity.

6 If you have known this person in a work or leadership position, please describe the roles and responsibilities of the applicant. Please comment on the applicant s academic skills that would qualify him/her for employment as a Tutor or Supplemental Instruction coach. You are welcome to provide a more detailed assessment on a separate sheet. If you do, please complete the other sections below and attach the sheet with your comments to this form. The Tutor and Supplemental Instruction coach positions require exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. In your experience with the applicant, please comment on his/her ability to work with a diverse student population. In what areas does this applicant excel, and in what areas are improvements needed? Overall Recommendation (please check only one): I recommend without reservation that the applicant be hired. I recommend with some reservation that the applicant be hired. I do not recommend that the applicant be hired. Signature: Printed Name: Date: Position/Title: